Grains

What foods are part of the Grains Group?

Outer coating of the grain kernel

White innermost portion of the grain kernel

Part of the plant that sprouts

True or False? Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel: bran, endosperm and germ

Whole grains include: Whole wheat flour, oatmeal, brown rice

Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the: bran, bran and germ, endosperm

True or False? Milled grains have a finer texture and improved shelf life but also have lost dietary fiber, iron and B vitamins.

Examples of refined grains: white flour, white bread, white rice

According to the ChooseMyPlate website, this amount of grains in your diet should be whole grains: